What Happens When You Reach an 850 Credit Score? It's Not What You Think

Having a perfect 850 credit score might sound impressive -- but what does it really get you? Here's the truth in 2025.
The Motley Fool

Here's What Happens When Your Credit Score Reaches a Perfect 850

Congratulations -- you've just reached credit score perfection. Now what? Going by the commonly-used FICO® Score system, 850 is the highest credit score possible. That means lenders see you as a very ...
Manila Standard

Credit score explained: Your guide on how it works and boosts financial health

In the Philippines, where fintech innovation is driving a surge in credit use in the Philippines, responsible borrowing is a ...
Investopedia

You Need Stellar Credit to Buy in This Housing Market

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Gen Z credit scores saw a record decline in 2025, data shows. How are Wisconsin borrowers doing?

In 2025, the average credit score for Gen Z borrowers fell to 676, well below the national average of 715, according to a FICO report.

Credit scores to include rental payments, says major ratings agency

Rental payments will be reflected in credit scores, one of the UK's main credit ratings agencies has said. Experian said it was overhauling its scoring system to better reflect "more of the everyday ...
The New York Times

Gen Z Wants to Build Credit. It Has Few Options.

Roadblocks for today’s young adults include fewer entry-level jobs, rising debt and increasing reliance on debit cards or “buy now, pay later” loans. By Kailyn Rhone When Danny Benson started applying ...